Nikon D40

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    Highlights

    • 6.1 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
    • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandNikon
    ModelD40
    Successor ModelNikon D3000
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeDSLR
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCCD
    Sensor FormatDX
    Sensor SizeAPS-C
    Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm
    Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range200 - 1,600
    Boosted ISO Range200 - 3,200
    Photo
    Max Image Resolution3008 x 2000
    Other Resolutions2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
    Image Aspect Ratios3:2
    JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
    Timelapse Recording
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
    Optics
    Lens MountNikon F
    Crop Factor1.5x
    Image Stabilization
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
    Screen
    Screen TypeFixed
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size2.5"
    Screen Resolution230k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
    Viewfinder Coverage95%
    Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
    Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeElectromagnetic and mechanically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
    Min Shutter Speed30 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps
    Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesFront curtain
    Rear curtain
    Red-Eye
    Slow
    Red-Eye Slow
    Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 100
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
    Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
    SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
    SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
    SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
    SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
    SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
    SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
    SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
    Exposure
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
    Exposure Lock
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO561
    DxO Color Depth21.0
    DxO Dynamic Range11.0
    DxO Overall Score56
    Video
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control Optional ML-L3
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52")
    Weight (inc. batteries)522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackEN-EL9
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
    Other
    Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
    Orientation Sensor


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